Continuing Professional Development (CPD )

As an Assessor, End Point Assessor or even an Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) your Continuing Professional Development (CPD ) is a vital part of your career progression. Here you will find our blogs on how to enhance your own CPD.

From Assessor to Lead IQA: The Complete Career Pathway

Across Ofqual-regulated qualifications, more than 7.5 million certifications were issued in the 2024-2025 period. Every one of those results depends on reliable assessment and strong quality assurance. As this volume grows, assessors who understand quality are increasingly moving into Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) and then into Lead IQA and Quality Manager roles. In this guide, […]

What Is CPD Training?

In today’s fast-paced and changing world of work, staying up-to-date is more important than ever. That’s where CPD, or Continuing Professional Development, comes in. CPD is the ongoing process of developing your skills, knowledge and experience beyond your initial training. Our blog will answer the question, what is CPD training, why it matters for your […]

Types of Learner

Not everyone learns in the same way, and this diversity makes understanding different learning styles an essential skill for educators and trainers. Tailoring teaching methods to suit different types of learner can significantly improve their engagement and knowledge retention. In this article, we’ll explore the main learning styles and provide practical tips on how to […]

What is CPD?

Continual professional development or CPD, is essential for anyone who wants to grow in their career. CPD helps professionals keep their skills and knowledge up-to-date. This ensures you remain effective and have a competitive advantage. CPD involves learning and training activities that improve your skills and abilities. As well as helping you stay current with […]

What Qualifications do i need to teach adults

Announcing Our New Online CPD Course!

Here at Brooks and Kirk, we take pride in our ability to create effective CPD courses. So it’s now time to announce our exciting new online CPD Holistic Assessment course! Created and hosted by our team of experts within the field of holistic assessment in vocational education. We wanted to explore a part of the […]

Holistic Assessment: What Is It and How Do We Do It?

Assessment is a fundamental part of vocational education. It allows Assessors to make judgements on their learner’s knowledge, skills and understanding. It also enables them to identify strengths and weaknesses, tailor lessons to suit their individual needs and track overall progress. Holistic assessment takes this to a whole new level. Holistic assessment is one approach […]

Awards vs Certificates vs Diplomas

If you have had a browse through our Assessor qualifications, you may have noticed that we have a variety – some awards and some certificates. Understanding the difference between awards, certificates and diplomas can be quite confusing, no matter how young you are! You will probably feel like you have earned a qualification just by […]

Continuing Your Education After Your CAVA Course

The journey to becoming an Assessor can feel like a long one. Upon completion of the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA), you are now qualified to assess learners in both their place of work and in learning environments. Congratulations by the way! This qualification alone can open up lots of doors; particularly […]

What You Can Do After a Level 3 AET Course

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) is the perfect qualification to undertake if you are looking to either teach or train students. It is designed to give you an introduction into teaching, delving into the core roles and responsibilities. You will learn all about lesson planning and delivering these to your students. […]

9 Ways to Keep Your CPD Record Up To Date

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. As an Assessor, it is very important to keep your CPD record up to date. CPD is all about maintaining and improving your skills and knowledge through training courses and qualifications. A CPD record is usually kept in the form of a portfolio, and should include goals and objectives […]